Tour overview
This tour allows you to discover the essence of Cambodia with their children. This trip alternates visits unavoidable cultural sites in the country with fun activities for children, so that everyone will find happiness. A leisurely start in the atmospheric capital of Phnom Penh which serves as a great introduction to Cambodia. Tour in Siem Reap with wonderful Temples of Angkor which is fun for children and adults alike. With several white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a national park nearby, Sihanoukville is slowly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s premier beach destinations. Whether its water sports or relaxing spas that you crave, this sleepy southern Cambodian town has just what you’re looking for…
Highlights of the tour
- Explore the highlights of Cambodia’s capital: Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom,Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Discover the most remarkable Angkor temples
- Beach break in Sihanoukville, you'll make excursions toislands,mangrovesand naturalparks, andyou can enjoy tropical beaches and exotic landscapes
- Fun activities andfuncultural experiences for kids
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Phnom Penh arrival
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Phnom Penh – cooking class & boat cruise
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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PhnomPenh -Siem Reap
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B,D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Diner at Haven Restaurant
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B,D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Siem Reap discovery
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Siem Reap - Sihanoukville
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Sihanoukville
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B
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Day 8
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Sihanoukville
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B
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Day 9
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Sihanoukville
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B
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Day 10
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Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh - departure
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B
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Driver
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Day 1
Phnom Penh arrival
Arrive in Phnom Penh. Welcome by the guide and driver. Transfer to city center. We discover Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital by your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
CLA show at National Museum
This evening get inspired by Cambodian arts as you watch a traditional dance performance by Cambodian Living Arts(CLA). Very nice show at the National Museum, beautiful costumes and pleasant music. This allows to discover the traditional Khmer dances and encourage these children to continue their beautiful adventure. All with their charming smile...
This spectacle offer 3 unique performances: Children of Bassac (Classical and Folk Dance), Mak Therng and Passage of Life (Music and Theatre). Oct-Mar shows daily except Sun, Apr-Sep on Fri/Sat only.
Day 2
Phnom Penh – cooking class & boat cruise
The morning is spent to explore the local market and learn about Khmer cuisine. Cambodia has a great variety of national dishes and the guide will tell you many stories about the local food
Start with a pick up from your hotel and travel by tuk tuk from the hotel to the market, as many buyers will do to make their purchases. Walk through the aisles while the guide explains the different herbs, fruits and vegetables and the best way they are used in Khmer cuisine.
The walking tour will last about 2 hours before going to a local restaurant which uses many of the ingredients seen at the market. Various dishes are ready cooked and French-style baguettes (num pang) and the tasty nom banh chok can be ordered. This day tour is ideal for foodies and lovers of local experiences.
In the evening enjoy an atmospheric sunset dinner river cruise and watch how Phnom Penh’s popular riverfront comes to life in the early evening. You will take 2 hours cruise on board as you enjoy watching Phnom Penh from a different angle whilst you dine. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 3
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Morning flight to Siem Reap. Arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. The rest of time is for visit to the museum of Angkor to give you a general view on the civilization and the Khmer art
Buffet Dinner at the local restaurant accompanied by a traditional dancing show of the Khmer: The Apsara dance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Diner at Haven Restaurant
Departure in the morning for the visit of the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat, inscribed on the world heritage of humanity by UNESCO. With its soaring towers and its bas-reliefs unique, it is one of the monuments the most extraordinary ever conceived by the human mind, erected in the 12th century in honor of Vishnu. Compared to all the other temples, Angkor Wat is the most famous and the most majestic.
After lunch in town, visit of Angkor Thom starting by the terrace of the Leper King, platform which presents several admirable carved figures of Apsaras emerging out. Your tour continues along the terrace of the Elephants who hosted the pomp of the royal hearings and public ceremonies. Continuation to the south portal with the famous Bayon Temple, the enigmatic and enchanting temple composed of 54 gigantic towers decorated by 216 faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of compassion). On the return path, you will also visit the With Ta Prohm, temple invaded by the jungle and discovered in 1860 by the French explorer Henri Mouhout.Return to your hotel. Free time.
Dinner at HAVEN, a training restaurant for young adults (orphans, half-orphans and abandoned children), who have to leave orphanages when they come of age. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, but away from the hustle and bustle of Pub Street, you will be served a beautiful haven to relax and indulge. While enjoying a dish from their special selection of flavourful Asian and Western food – including some Swiss specialties and many fresh vegetarian tidbits – you are supporting their training programme and are thereby helping disadvantaged young adults to achieve a secure and independent future.
(Note: open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm – closed Wed 11am-5.30pm for student training, Sunday all day).
Day 5
Siem Reap discovery
In the morning, drive through the countryside around the Western Baray where you can spot water buffalos in swampy ponds, kids in school uniforms on their bicycles and oxcarts. Visit the Angkor Silk Farm 15 km west of Siem Reap, where you can witness the entire process of silk creation from growing and harvesting mulberry as food for the silk worms, the breeding process and life cycle of the silk worm to the spinning the silk, the dying process and the creation of beautiful silk weavings on wooden hand looms. Children will get the opportunity to feed the silk worms – a fun experience!
In the afternoon, ride electric car in the ancestral capital of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, the Royal Palace, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the temple mountain of Baphuon. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6
Siem Reap - Sihanoukville
Enjoy some time at leisure to relax at the hotel or to discover Siem Reap town on your own until the transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Sihanoukville (1 hr). On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 7
Sihanoukville
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your own activities.
Day 8
Sihanoukville
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your own activities.
Day 9
Sihanoukville
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your own activities.
Day 10
Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh - departure
Breakfast at hotel. Back to Phnom Penh for your departure
Accommodation:
Sites
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Accommodation
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Night
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Phnom Penh
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Cardamom hotel ***
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2
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Siem Reap
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Royal Empire hotel ***
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3
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Shihanoukville
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Independence hotel ****
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4
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Air tickets: Siem Reap – Sihanoukville
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Cambodia
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance